SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2137B
NWBKGB2137B belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in Gillingham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2137B |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 37B |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Gillingham, Kent, Branch |
| City | Gillingham |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the National Westminster Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- NWBK Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 37B Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which bank uses BIC NWBKGB2137B?
NWBKGB2137B is the SWIFT/BIC code of Gillingham, Kent, Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in Gillingham, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Has National Westminster Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 1305 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of National Westminster Bank PLC.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2137B?
NWBKGB21 points to the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2137B points to Gillingham, Kent, Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use NWBKGB2137B if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use NWBKGB2137B incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check NWBKGB2137B against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
What does each part of NWBKGB2137B mean?
NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 37B is the code of the department Gillingham, Kent, Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.